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On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
And frankly, those who trivialize it and say it is not a crime are ignoring too many people in this country.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the seriousness of sexual assault and the need for accountability.

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